Creative Loafing
CURRENT ISSUE: VOL. 52 • NO. 04 • JANUARY 2023
Lust List 2023 is here!
The winners for 2023 announced today!
CL SPOTLIGHT: Life With The Spectrum
Gina Kavali, known for "Three Things You Need to Know", is breaking out with an exciting YouTube show for people who love and live with family on the spectrum.
CL SPOTLIGHT: In the Green Room with the Cast of 'Urinetown'
In the Actor’s Express opens its 35th anniversary season with the critically acclaimed satire musical Urinetown, a co-production with Oglethorpe University Theatre.
CL SPOTLIGHT: 20th Emory Jazz Festival
Gary Motley, Director of Jazz Studies, on the 20th anniversary of the Emory Jazz Festival and headlines Vibraphonist Warren Wolf with the Emory Jazz Fest All-Stars.
CL SPOTLIGHT: Gambino's King Cake Rum Cream
Gambino's King Cake Rum Cream makes all Mardi Gras celebrations authentic!
CL SPOTLIGHT: Valentine's Day @ Hemp Haven
Diana, Owner of Hemp Haven and creator of multiple hemp product lines, has everything you need for Valentine's Day. Whether you're single, have a date, or multiple dates. Pop-into Hemp Haven in Avondale to prep for the sexiest night of the year!
Events
Tiger County Regulators - Atl Homegrown New Vintage Rock & Roll,
Cost: $10 - $12.50,
02/08/2023 8:00 PM
The Dunwoody-Atlanta Chapter Of Jack & Jill Of America, Inc. Presents An Evening With Avery*Sunshine,
Cost: $70 - 100+,
02/09/2023 8:00 PM
Laugh-Lines & Stretch-Marks: Comedy For Women, Moms, And Couples!,
Cost: From $19.50,
02/09/2023 8:00 PM
Cocktales Dirty Discussions Live Show W/ Kiki Said So & Medinah Monroe,
Cost: $51 - 91+,
02/10/2023 8:00 PM
Take part in Cupid’s Undie Run to support the Children’s Tumor Foundation,
Cost: $45,
02/11/2023 12:00 PM
5 Things to Do Today
Stephen Burks: Shelter in Place
02/06/2023 10:00 AM
High Museum of Art
CL Critic Okla Jones III Recommends: As an African American designer, Stephen Burks has made a...
Squirrel Nut Zippers
02/06/2023 6:30 PM
City Winery
CL Critic Hal Horowtiz Recommends: The irrepressible Jimbo Mathus reconvenes his sprawling...
Daniel Black
02/06/2023 7:00 PM
Atlanta History Center
Acclaimed novelist and scholar Daniel Black has spent a career writing into the unspoken, fleshing out, through storytelling, pain that can’t be descr...
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
02/06/2023 8:00 PM
200 Peachtree
CL Critic Kevin C. Madigan Recommends: This new behind-the-scenes touring exhibition that made...
Eric Johanson
02/06/2023 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar
CL Critic Hal Horowtiz Recommends: Louisiana born and bred guitarist Johanson got a major lift...
Music
LYNX DELUXE: “How far we’ve come’
02/02/2023 1:14 PM
Members Browne and Theodora discuss their latest recording — and bid farewell to 378
ATL Untrapped
02/28/2023 11:59 PM
Check out the latest ATL Untrapped by Joshua Robinson for his one-on-one with Michael Aristotle plus upcoming shows and new releases in February
Blues & Beyond
02/28/2023 11:59 PM
See the latest Blues & Beyond by Hal Horowitz where he covers all things blues and more in the Atlanta metro area.
Listening Post
01/31/2023 11:59 PM
Read the latest Listening Post by Doug Deloach as he discusses Lonnie Holly's return to the stage and other improv and charted music.
HIGH FREQUENCIES
11/30/2022 11:59 PM
Check out the November "High Frequecies" by Tony Paris celebrating the 40 year anniversary of R.E.M.’s debut EP
The Vinyl Warhol
02/28/2023 11:59 PM
Read the latest The Vinyl Warhol by Matthew Warhol with offerings from Japanese Punk to a Spongebob-Themed Rave
Arts, Culture, & Events
ARTS AGENDA: Dechant plans a new art gallery
02/02/2023 12:36 PM
Something’s happening in Cabbagetown
ABOUT TOWN
02/28/2023 11:59 PM
Read the latest installment of About Town where Kevin C. Madigan the themes of love and other existential entanglements on local stages in February.
CREATIVE ARTS
02/28/2023 11:59 PM
Peruse the latest submission of Creative Arts by Okla Jones, III for information on exhibition openings, solo shows, and gallery events to see in Febr...
Screen Time
SCREEN TIME
02/28/2023 11:59 PM
Check out the latest Screen Time as Curt Holman reviews a couple of offerings at this year's Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.
Grazing & ATL Brews
GRAZING
01/31/2023 12:33 PM
Feast upon the latest Grazing as Cliff highlights some of the young, brilliant, and sometimes hilarious pop-up chefs in the Atlanta metro area.
ATL Brews
02/28/2023 12:00 AM
Read the latest ATL Brews by Jill Melancon to get the 411 on ATL beers, beer events, and breweries.
CL Promotions & The Blotter
FUN & FREE: Theater Emory's 'Our Town'
02/27/2023 3:00 PM
February 16-26, 2023 at Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
FUN & FREE: Sensory Experience/Immersive Documentary '32 Sounds'
02/10/2023 2:30 PM
Friday, February 10, 2023 at 8 p.m. at Ferst Center for the Arts
Restaurants & Where to Eat
Where to Eat Seafood in Atlanta
01/01/2019 11:01 AM
The ultimate list of Seafood dishes and restaurants in Atlanta.
Where to Eat Ethiopian in Atlanta
01/01/2019 4:42 PM
The ultimate list of Ethiopian dishes and restaurants in Atlanta.
Podcasts
Marketplace
Little Five Points Store
Creative Loafing has teamed up with L5P merchants to showcase items for sale. See some of the items from retail shops in Little Five Points. CL Marketplaces.
Piedmont Heights Neighborhood Store
Creative Loafing and the Piedmont Heights Alliance have teamed up to present a virtual shopping guide to the local shops in the neighborhood. CL Marketplaces.
Virginia Highland Store
Virginia Highland has some cool shops and experiences. See our marketplace for a sampling of what VA HA has to offer. CL Marketplaces.
Atlanta Events and Things to Do Today and this Weekend